Dean A. Stowers

Dean A. Stowers: Aggressive Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI Specialist in Iowa

Dean A. Stowers is a distinguished criminal defense attorney with over three decades of experience, specializing in DUI/DWI cases. Born in Madison, Wisconsin on March 5, 1964, Dean grew up in northern Wisconsin before attending high school at Rhinelander High School—the Home of the Hodag. After earning his bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a law degree from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, he studied for and passed both the Iowa bar exam and the Pennsylvania bar exam in Philadelphia.

Professional Background

From 1989 to 1990, Dean worked at the Office of General Counsel as a counselor to the United States Sentencing Commission. Returning to his home state in 1990, he joined The Rosenberg Law Firm, where he gained significant experience under renowned attorneys Raymond Rosenberg, Paul Rosenberg, and Dan Jacobi.

Dean has participated or tried numerous criminal jury trials, including several federal court cases, often securing not guilty verdicts. His expertise spans from DUI/DWI defense to complex criminal investigations, fraud cases, and appeals of unfavorable trial outcomes. He is particularly known for his success in grand juries, securities fraud matters, and environmental crimes.

Practice Areas

• Criminal Defense: General Practice
• Criminal Defense: White-Collar Crimes
• Criminal Investigations
• Death Penalty Cases
• Drug Offenses
• DUI / DWI Defense
• Environmental Crimes
• Fraud Prosecutions
• Government Investigations
• Grand Jury Proceedings
• Securities Fraud Trials and Appeals
• Vehicular Manslaughter Cases
• Violent and Non-Violent Crimes
• State Courts
• Combined State and Federal Jurisdictions
• Tax-Evasion Defense
• Vehicular Manslaughter Cases
• Sex Abuse Cases (with a special focus on prosecuting such offenses)
• Mixed Criminal and Civil Matters (such as in cases where both criminal and civil aspects are involved, e.g., sex abuse combined with financial fraud or theft of company assets)

Awards & Recognitions

• Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2003
• Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Rating (Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2003)
• Great Plains Super Lawyers (2003-present)
• Drake Law Review Honor Roll Member (1988-1989)

Affiliations & Connections

Firms: Stowers & Nelsen PLC

Affiliations:

• Mentored by Raymond Rosenberg, Paul Rosenberg, and Dan Jacobi at The Rosenberg Law Firm.
• Treasurer of the Iowa Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (ICDLA)
• Member of the American Bar Association
• Vice President of the Iowa Trial Lawyers Association
• Dedicated to advocating for marginalized communities and victims in criminal cases.

Languages:

• English (native)
• Spanish (fluent in daily conversation and professional settings)

Bar Admissions:

• Iowa, United States

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, 1987
• Law Degree from Drake University School of Law, 1990
• Iowa Bar Exam Passed, 1990
• Pennsylvania Bar Exam Passed, 1990

Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2003.

Dean A. Stowers proudly serves clients throughout the state of Iowa with his unwavering commitment to justice and fairness, ensuring that no one falls through the cracks due to insufficient representation or systemic biases. With his extensive experience and relentless advocacy, Dean stands as a beacon for those seeking competent legal counsel in their most challenging times.